Full job description The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Conservation Police Division, is seeking to hire a Seasonal Resource Assistant to work with the Environmental Conservation Police, Communications Office.
This office provides a public answering point for all DEEP programs including law, wildlife and fisheries and dispatch services for all DEEP programs throughout the State of Connecticut. The position is located at the DEEP communications dispatch center in Hartford or Marlborough.
Position Highlights The position is strictly office work but is quite diverse in its scope. You will answer questions on the phone about nuisance and distressed wildlife and also providing assistance to the public with nuisance and distressed wildlife or determining who would best assist the caller. You will also assist in answering non-emergency calls and updating departmental web page and electronic notification systems. Additional administrative duties related to inventory and equipment may be required. Please see the "Examples of Duties" section below for more information on this position. Anticipated Duration: Approximately six (6) months (no more than 1,040 hours). Selection Plan 1. Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
2. Ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.
3. Regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error).
4. For questions about the position, please contact Adam Therrien at .
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Responsible for answering phone calls. These calls will cover questions concerning hunting and fishing laws and nuisance and distressed wildlife concerns. Will be required to determine where to forward calls, depending on the questions asked. Provides support and assistance to other EnCon Police Division and other DEEP programs. Various clerical duties, such as entering data using a variety of computer programs and updating notification systems such as everbridge. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Ability to follow instructions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of nuisance and distressed wildlife. Working knowledge of wildlife management practices and the natural history of Connecticut fauna. Experience with hunting and trapping laws. Experience providing customer service, including over the phone. Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access. Experience in wildlife interpretation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class who are assigned as supervisors of small recreational units will perform emergency first aid as needed and will be required to obtain and retain a Basic First Aid Certificate. Incumbents in this class may be required for certain positions to meet any of the following: Proof of possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator license. Possession of a valid license to apply pesticides. College training in a specific field. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification may be required by specific State facilities. Incumbents performing lifeguard services must have and retain an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding Certification (includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Basic First Aid). An EMT or MRT certification may be substituted for the CPR and First Aid requirements. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class must possess and maintain adequate physical strength and stamina to perform the duties of the class. Incumbents performing lifeguard services must be able to demonstrate American Red Cross (ARC) waterfront lifeguarding swimming skills.
